2006 Nissan Frontier Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 174 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2006 Nissan Frontier, 28% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 51,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel gauge” (57% of reports).
- 174fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 51,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $620typical repair cost reported by owners
- 43%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel gauge: mentioned in 100 of 174 complaints (57%)
- Sending unit: mentioned in 40 of 174 complaints (23%)
- Service engine: mentioned in 33 of 174 complaints (19%)
- Gasoline storage: mentioned in 31 of 174 complaints (18%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the 2006 Nissan Frontier at $620, and half of them between $590 and $750.
Based on 18 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 157 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 174 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Nissan Frontier fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Frontier | 1 | 9% | 275 |
| 2022 Frontier | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2011 Frontier | 1 | 2% | 25,000 |
| 2010 Frontier | 2 | 3% | 5,455 |
| 2009 Frontier | 4 | 11% | 45,000 |
| 2008 Frontier | 3 | 2% | 45,123 |
| 2007 Frontier | 113 | 22% | 52,500 |
| 2006 Frontier | 174 | 28% | 51,000 |
| 2005 Frontier | 119 | 22% | 57,933 |
| 2004 Frontier | 7 | 11% | 70,000 |
| 2003 Frontier | 13 | 17% | 84,854 |
| 2002 Frontier | 12 | 10% | 94,800 |
| 2001 Frontier | 25 | 19% | 86,000 |
| 2000 Frontier | 19 | 10% | 94,000 |
| 1999 Frontier | 7 | 9% | 109,115 |
| 1998 Frontier | 4 | 3% | 117,527 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. The molded fuel tank shells can deform, causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty.
Risk: This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank with a new one that has a modified float arm. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Problem: On certain king cab trucks, in a severe side impact crash, there is a possibility that deformation of the vehicle's body could cause the fuel filler cap tether to be stretched to the point of unscrewing the fuel filler cap.
Risk: This may result in a fuel spill which in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel cap tether pin assembly with a modified one free of charge. The recall began on april 24, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2006 Nisan Frontier. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to accurately display the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. The contact stated that the failure was more evident once the fuel tank was at the quarter mark. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed…
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while refueling, the fuel top-off clicked however, moments later fuel started spilling out of the filler neck onto the ground. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Nissan Frontiers have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 174 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2006 Nissan Frontier (28% of the 617 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Nissan Frontier fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 51,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2006 Nissan Frontier?
Owners report a typical cost of $620 (half paid between $590 and $750), from 18 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2006 Nissan Frontier?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gauge”, in 100 of 174 complaints, followed by “sending unit” (40).
Other 2006 Nissan Frontier problems
See all 2006 Nissan Frontier problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Frontier years.